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SQL DBA, Austin TX


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his position’s job duties and responsibilities include:



  • Ensure all database servers are backed up in a way that meets the business’s Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)

  • Test backups to ensure we can meet the business’ Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)

  • Troubleshoot SQL Server service outages as they occur, including after-hours and weekends

  • Configure SQL Server monitoring utilities to minimize false alarms

  • As new systems are brought in-house, choose whether to use clustering, log shipping, mirroring, Windows Azure, or other technologies

  • Install and configure new SQL Servers

  • Deploy database change scripts provided by third party vendors

  • When performance issues arise, determine the most effective way to increase performance including hardware purchases, server configuration changes, or index/query changes

  • Document the company’s database environment


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